spotter

A military term for some one who sits and waits (usually fairly concealed) for something notable to come along and then informs the rest of his group.

A spotter also spots targets for a gunner (for instance on artillery) they will give distance and position information to the gunner so targets can be neutralized quicker.

Spotter: Enemy on ridge 3 o'clock 500m!
Gunner: Sighted
*boom*

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civilian

Someone who has never been part of the armed forces and is therefore ignorant of what the right thing to do is when under dangerous conditions.

*gunfire*
Civilians run away and/or start screaming
All non-civilians go for nearest cover and assess situation (enemy direction, escape routes, usable weapons, enemy armament and their chances of taking down the target)

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